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By Allie Morris

It’s not often middle-schoolers get married in New Hampshire. But it’s still perfectly legal, after the Republican-led House killed a bill on Thursday to raise the marriage age to 18. The rejection leaves intact a state law that lets girls get married...

By Ella Nilsen

Concord — A new bill that would change the requirements to get food stamps in New Hampshire could have dramatic impact on the welfare program.Depending on whom you ask, it’s either needed reform or a devastating move that could throw 17,000 people in...

By Nick Reid

Concord — Anyone who hits a wall with their right-to-know requests has one avenue for appeal if they believe government officials aren’t properly releasing public records: an expensive and complex legal process.Three bills drafted by a right-to-know...

By Lola Duffort

This year won’t see New Hampshire adopt a paid family and medical leave program after all.The House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Committee on Tuesday voted, 20-1, to retain House Bill 628, which would establish a state-administered...

By Alyssa Dandrea

Concord — A House committee recommended unanimously on Wednesday to kill a bill that would require corroboration of a victim’s testimony in certain sexual assault cases.The proposal met strong opposition at a public hearing last month, where law...

By Allie Morris

Concord — Statehouse guards will soon be armed with guns and some building entrances will be off limits to the public as part of a major policy shift meant to strengthen security.“We’re looking at our vulnerabilities,” said House Chief of Staff Terry...